How much does a dishwasher make in California?
$37,870a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in California. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 74,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,160Median: $37,870Highest 10%: $45,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 90th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $43,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,100 |
| Napa, CA | $39,930 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,810 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,910 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,580 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,380 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,350 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,760 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,670 |
| Yuba City, CA | $36,220 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,980 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,720 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,560 |
| Merced, CA | $35,210 |
| Chico, CA | $35,150 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,110 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,990 |
| Redding, CA | $34,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dishwashers.
| 1. Washington | $40,080 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $38,670 |
| 3. California | $37,870 |
| 4. Colorado | $37,840 |
| 5. Hawaii | $37,740 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.21 ($37,870 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,870 against $34,810 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for dishwasher pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays dishwashers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $43,960 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.